I think a lot of the variation in people's experiences with this is because of variation in the natural air humidity. If it's humid, your breath will cause a lot of condensation. In cold dry air, such as I usually get in the upper midwest, and combined with the newer water-resistant down, I think it is perfectly OK to do this at least to occasionally warm up your nose. As others have stated, I would be careful about doing it all night, or on a multi-day trip.
At home, I can be reading under my down comforter for up to 3 hours before going to bed. This thread has me considering a longer first TQ -- possibly, even a wider one.. I imagine that I'd have my head outside and sleeping before it's colder than 40°F though.
How luxurious.Originally Posted by Vanhalo
I'm usually building a downy wall around my face before sleeping at home (combined with a down pillow, of course). I had previously scratched the down hoody idea since I already own a merino wool balaclava from the motorcycle. You've, now, got me drooling for more camp gear.
I like to use a CDT for a pillow, which I will also wrap around my head, and tuck into my TQ. I just bunch it all up, or leave it partially in a bishop bag for the pillow effect. I feel the weight is plenty to keep my head warm. I can keep my mouth / nose uncovered to vent. I'm in the "don't breathe recycled air" camp as well.
Thread from 2015>>> Top quilt over the head...WOW!!
But as excited as I was about this 3 years ago, I haven't done it since. I'll take science's word for it and not play with fire...or wet down.
Is everybody that does this an ultralighter who doesn't bring a hat and/or buff?!?
I just don't get wanting to do that unless its something you do by habit at home.
"I wonder if anyone else has an ear so tuned and sharpened as I have, to detect the music, not of the spheres, but of earth, subtleties of major and minor chord that the wind strikes upon the tree branches. Have you ever heard the earth breathe... ?"
- Kate Chopin
I guess it's a way of keeping the face, especially nose, warm. Your entire head, really. No seams, gaps, things to put on or feel constructing. Just a claustrophobic cave to huddle inside.
Basically replicating the a good mummy bag design, without the small opening for your mouth/nose.
Like a tent!?
"I wonder if anyone else has an ear so tuned and sharpened as I have, to detect the music, not of the spheres, but of earth, subtleties of major and minor chord that the wind strikes upon the tree branches. Have you ever heard the earth breathe... ?"
- Kate Chopin
Ya like a tent! Seems like a lot of folks are moving tentward. A suspended tent?
Okay, okay, shall we all back off the hyperbole a tad bit. There are a lot of reasons for choosing hammock, and conversely, a lot of reasons for choosing a tent over a hammock too.
I think it is time to re-watch Dutch's ultimate hammock UL system where he is lying stretched out on just a ridge line. A real hoot. I couldn't find it on youtube, perhaps someone else knows where to find it?
I'm thinking I could dispense with hanging over a fire in a piece of ductwork and just bring plenty of down quilts top and bottom and my snorkel mask instead.Might need a hose extension though.........................
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